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The German artist GALVORNHATHOL has released the new single “Andromeda,” taken from the upcoming album “III” out on March 21st. Continuing the parallel between cosmology and the destiny of Humanity, "Andromeda" sees in the descending parabola of human beings a destiny more similar to that of dark matter, matter present in the Universe, devoid or almost devoid of electromagnetic radiation. Our destiny is to become "nameless dust", perhaps swallowed by a black hole... because only with an end can we see a new beginning.
Watch the video of “Andromeda” here:
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“III” concludes the trilogy that started with the conveniently titled “I” (2020). A journey from the earth, to below the clouds and now to the stellar realm of stars and galaxies. Tinged with metaphors for the facets of human life, encased in an interstellar poem of the matter, dark and light, all round us, that we call “nature”. Providing an uneducated guess of what our future might hold, providing we keep living our present, the listener might come to the conclusion that, while we are able to observe objects that are millions of lightyears away, we refrain from looking ahead into our own time to come. Whatever the future might hold; onwards. Ad Astra.
Influenced by life, nature and the consciousness within, the music of GALVORNHATHOL remains musically and lyrically on the simple side. The songs are based on poems and aphorisms, about the intertwining connections of spiritualism (non-religious) and nature. The project name comes from Tolkien’s Sindarin script and can probably translated as “(dark) metal axe”. A contrast between the man-made world (axe, iron) and the nature- and spiritualism-focused lyrics.
“III” was written, recorded, mixed and mastered by C. The artwork was also made by C.
FFO's: Alcest, Secrets of the Moon, Tribulation, Thou, Ulver, Lantlos, October Tide, Jesu, Hum, Deafheaven, Saturnus, MØL, Eternal Tears Of Sorrow, In Mourning, Obsequaie, Rotting Christ, Thy Catafalque, Winterfylleth
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“The entire album gave me a sense of wonder, and considering what is out there beyond the skyline, a sense of insignificance.” - Ever-Metal (2025, III)
“A total package experience: good music, form-fitting aesthetic and nice cover art.” - This Is Black Metal (2025, III)
“To be listened to carefully, it can move even the hardest hearts.” - Heavymetal Webzine (2024, H-Alpha)
“A nice example of black metal of the atmospheric and lighter genre. This interesting album deserves a label deal.” - Snoozecontrol (2022, II)
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